research and development
noun
: studies and tests that are done in order to design new or improved products
The company has a large budget for research and development.
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By sourcing native materials and investing in extended research and development cycles, Edition emphasizes durability and cultural depth in equal measure.
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Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2025
With this investment round, AltMat shared plans to expand grassroots supply chains for Indian farmers, strengthen research and development as well as extend its global market reach.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 6 Oct. 2025
Its modular design allows fast disassembly and reconfiguration, a feature that supports rapid experimentation and customization in research and development environments.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 2025
To test how ant yogurt could be used in cooking, the research and development team at Alchemist then created three dishes, using live, frozen and dehydrated ants.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
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Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2025
With this investment round, AltMat shared plans to expand grassroots supply chains for Indian farmers, strengthen research and development as well as extend its global market reach.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 6 Oct. 2025
Its modular design allows fast disassembly and reconfiguration, a feature that supports rapid experimentation and customization in research and development environments.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 2025
To test how ant yogurt could be used in cooking, the research and development team at Alchemist then created three dishes, using live, frozen and dehydrated ants.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
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“Research and development.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/research%20and%20development. Accessed 11 Oct. 2025.
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